Defogger Heater Problems of Chrysler 200

Chrysler 200 owners have reported 14 problems related to defogger heater (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chrysler 200 based on all problems reported for the 200.

1 Defogger Heater problem of the 2011 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 09/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. While operating the vehicle, the passenger side air vents would not blow hot air and the front windshield could not be defrosted. The vehicle was taken to crossroads Chrysler (4510 whitehill blvd, prince georges, va) where it was diagnosed that the heater core was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.

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2 Defogger Heater problem of the 2012 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 01/05/2018

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the heater core malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the kernersville Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram dealer (950 nc-66, kernersville, nc) where it was diagnosed that the heater core failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred at approximately 72,000 miles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.

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3 Defogger Heater problem of the 2012 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 12/25/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the heater did not work on the passenger side of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to haasz automall of ravenna (4886 OH-59, ravenna, OH 44266) where it was diagnosed that the heater core and the radiator needed to be replaced. The contact was informed to pay a deductible because the vehicle was not purchased at the dealer. The technician also stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacture was made aware of the failure and stated that the deductible needed to be paid. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 54,500.

4 Defogger Heater problem of the 2012 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 11/01/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that there was a premature failure with the vent control electronic function. The vent controls failed to generate warm air when the heating function was used. An independent mechanic stated that the heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

5 Defogger Heater problem of the 2012 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 10/10/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. When the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, the heater on the front passenger side failed to function and prevented the passenger side window from defrosting. The vehicle was taken to doug marine motors (1120 clinton Ave, washington CT house in OH 43160) where it was diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

6 Defogger Heater problem of the 2012 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 03/15/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While the vehicle was stationary, the defroster stopped working in a snow storm and the contact could not clear ice/snow from the windshield in order to see properly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.

7 Defogger Heater problem of the 2012 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle would not generate heat. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the heater core malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

8 Defogger Heater problem of the 2012 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 10/01/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While driving 60 mph, the contact realized that the passenger side of the vehicle became cold. While the defroster was activated, the contact realized that only the driver's side was defrosting and not the passenger side. While the vehicle was stationary, the passenger side began to defrost. While the vehicle was in motion, the passenger side became cold. The dealer (east gate Chrysler, 500 n shadeland Ave, indianapolis, in) diagnosed that the heater core failed. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no recalls associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

9 Defogger Heater problem of the 2011 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 08/19/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the defroster failed without warning. In addition, the vehicle would not provide heat or air conditioning properly. When activated, the unit provided the opposite function. The dealer diagnosed that the heating system failed and needed to be replaced with a new heating core. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.

10 Defogger Heater problem of the 2011 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 01/01/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that whenever the heater was activated, cold air would circulate throughout the air vents. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the heater core would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

11 Defogger Heater problem of the 2012 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 10/05/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While driving 40 mph, the heat and the defroster on the passenger side started to blow cold air. The dealer (town and country Jeep Chrysler Dodge, 3156 hempstead turnpike, levittown, NY 11756) diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The same failure occurred two years later. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 26,000.

12 Defogger Heater problem of the 2013 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 09/01/2015

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 200. During colder weather conditions, the front passenger side vent blew cold air when the heating function was utilized. The failure caused the windshield not to defrost midway over to the front passenger side, which affected the contact's visibility. The dealer (solomon Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram, 409 national pike w, brownsville, PA 15417, (724) 785-8000) diagnosed that the heater core had red sludge, the dashboard had to be removed, and the heater core needed to be flushed. The dealer did not state that the heater core needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but did not issue a recall. The failure mileage was not available.

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13 Defogger Heater problem of the 2012 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 11/20/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the defogger on the front passenger side malfunctioned and prevented the contact from seeing through the windshield. The failure recurred multiple times. The dealer stated that there was a heater core restriction due to sludge, which caused poor heater system performance. The system was flushed, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

14 Defogger Heater problem of the 2012 Chrysler 200

Failure Date: 10/16/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. While driving approximately 35 mph, the heater and the front passenger side defroster failed to function when activated. In addition, the transmission jerked while shifting from park into the reverse position on numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.


Other Common Visibility related problems of Chrysler 200

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wiper problems
107
Defogger Heater problems
14
Defogger problems
9
Visibility problems
7
Sun Roof problems
3
Windshield problems
1
Defogger Controls problems
1

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